~ Grade 12 Course Planning ~ Seaquam Secondary ~ Grade 12 Course Planning ~ ~ 2013 – 2014 ~

Overview Overview of Graduation Requirements Post-Secondary Entrance Requirements Grade 12 courses What about Math? What about a Language? Resources Questions

2004 Graduation Program

Graduation Requirements… Language Arts 10 4 Credits Language Arts 11 (English or Communication) 4 Credits Language Arts 12 (English or Communication) 4 Credits ENGLISH SOCIAL STUDIES Social Studies 10 4 Credits Social Studies 11 or Civics 11 4 Credits SCIENCE Science 10 4 Credits A Science 11 or 12 4 Credits MATH Math 10 4 Credits Math 11or 12 4 Credits P.E. Physical Education 10 4 Credits Fine Arts or Applied Skills 10, 11 or 12 4 Credits F.A. & A.S. Planning 10 4 Credits Graduation Transition 4 Credits OTHER ELECTIVES Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12) 28 Credits 80 Credits

Provincial Exams THERE IS NOW ONLY ONE! English 12 (40%) Communications 12 Optional….or is it….? Final mark is a blend of school marks and provincial exam…UBC and SFU will either take your blended or your school mark. Whichever is highest.

LPI What is it? The Language Proficiency Index (LPI) assesses the reading and writing proficiency of prospective and current students for entrance into academic programs or first-year English courses. LPI TEST DATE IS @ Seaquam Sign up at LPItest.ca

Graduation Requirements… Volunteer or Work Hours 30 Hours Physical Activity Hours Proof of 150 minutes per week. Your plan for the future – Grad Trans booklet and interview.

That’s Graduation… Now what about Post-Secondary?

University of British Columbia Entrance to University University of British Columbia Do you have the courses to go to a major university?   ARTS: English 12 and 3 other approved courses (each university lists their approved courses).   SCIENCE: Chem 11 Physics 11 English 12, Math12, and 2 other grade 12 courses with at least one from Bio12, Chem12, Geology 12, or Physics12 ENGINEERING: English 12, Chem11 & Chem12, Math12, Phys11& Phys12, STUDENT PROFILE REQUIRED

Past GPA’s needed to gain entrance to UBC Entrance to University… Past GPA’s needed to gain entrance to UBC ‘01 ‘03 ‘05 ‘10 ‘12 ARTS* 77 82 85 mid 80’s SCIENCES* 87 89 91 Low to mid 90’s ENGINEERING* 83 81 80 Low to mid 80’s COMMERCE* * All require personal profiles 92 84 93 Mid to high 90’s

Entrance to University… Simon Fraser University Admission averages range from 80% to 95% Business minimum required Admission 80% + broad based application. Communications 80% Arts 82% Sciences 85% Engineering 85% Going to play a sport at SFU? SFU is now part of the NCAA, which means if you are playing sports at SFU you will have to write an SAT.

Entrance to University… University of Victoria Minimum admission average is between 67%-80% Humanities/Social Sciences/Sciences 75% Business 80% Child Youth Care 75% Computer Science 75% Engineering 77% Fine Arts 67% (Music/Theatre/Visual Arts – audition or portfolio mandatory) Fine Arts (Art History) 75% Fine Arts (Writing) 87% Health Info Science 75%

Going South? Admission to US schools is based not only on academics, but also extracurricular activities and SAT results. As such, unlike Canadian universities, there is no set average for admission. Be sure to write an SAT this year or next. See collegeboard.org- Some schools will waive SAT You can apply to multiple schools with one application: commonapp.org If you are pursuing an athletic opportunity, be sure to talk to your coach

Post Secondary Studies In order to choose the best institution to attend for your post secondary studies, you will want to conduct your own research. Initial research online is an effective way to learn current information about each individual school and it’s campuses. Students should research all colleges or universities in order to make an educated decision. Look for schools that will provide you with opportunities that suit your needs, both educationally and socially. Another key decision factor should be to uncover a learning institution that will provide you with the best options and opportunities after you complete your undergraduate studies. *Note: General admission requirements are considered in order to be accepted into the institution itself. There are likely further requirements for individual programs that must be researched, and met as well.

Minimum admission requirements: Entrance to College, Tech Institutes, and University-Colleges LANGARA KWANTLEN DOUGLAS BCIT Minimum admission requirements: Grade 12 graduation including English or Communication 12 – generally a grade of C to B required Selective entry programs have additional course requirements. Note – most have a minimum English language requirement with grades ranging from C to B

What courses do I take next year?

IB Program Questions for next year??? SL verses HL ? Diploma or Certificate Entrance to University – most universities have separate mark conversions for IB ie. 4 = 73% 5 = 86% 6 = 92% 7 = 96% Chemistry 11? DIPLOMA IB students DO NOT SIGN UP FOR GRAD TRANS IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING CHANGING YOUR PROGRAM (ie. Diploma to Certificate) YOU NEED TO DISCUSS THIS FIRST WITH MS . MATTHEWS

Required Courses English 12 / English 12IB / Communications 12 Grad Transitions Elective Courses (16 credits must be Gr. 12)

The “2nd Study” application (Grad trans is your 1st study) That you will be grading with a minimum of 88 credits with the study Good grade 11 attendance and no disciplinary issues. Student has a minimum of English 12 and 3 academic courses in their schedule. If you are approved no other course will be dropped throughout the year. **Applications can be found through the counsellor or online at the Seaquam counselling site (under student’s menu under attachments)

Elective Options….to name a few….. Language 10/11/12 Studio Arts 12: Fabric and Fibre Cafeteria Training 11/12 Caf. 12 – Baking and Pastry Textile Studies 11/12 Carpentry & Joinery 11/12 Business Computer Application 11/12 Accounting 11/12 Drafting & Design 11/12 Auto Technology 11/12 Metal Fabrication & Machining 11/12 Info. Comm. Technology 11/12 Physical Education 11/12 Yearbook Production 11/12 Marketing 11 Economics 12 Family Studies 11/12 Industrial Design 11/12 Photo 11/12 Psychology 11/12AP Peer Tutoring 11/12 (LAC/ESL/Music/PE/Life Skills/Core/Art/Technology) Concert Band 11/12 ** Music 11/12: Jazz Band (X Block) Music 11/12: Concert Choir Theatre Production – Acting 11/12 Theatre Production 11 Media Arts 11/12: Animation Art Foundations 11/12 Studio Arts 11/12 – Printmaking & Design ESL Strategies for Learning (LD/LAC) Entrepreneurship 12 Tourism 11/12 Computer Science 12

ACADEMY’S Baseball Sands Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females Dance Delta Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females Film Acting Delta Manor Education Centre (near bus loop in Ladner) Gr 8 – 12 males and females Film Production Delta Manor Education Centre (near bus loop in Ladner) Gr 8 – 12 males and females Hockey Burnsview Secondary – 1 block program (need to take one other class at BU every other morning) Gr. 8 – 12 males and females South Delta Secondary – 2 block program (first block every day; need to take 2 other classes at SDSS Gr 8 – 12 males and females Lacrosse Delta Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females Soccer South Delta Secondary Gr 8 – 12 males and females Softball Seaquam Secondary Gr 8 – 12 Girls only Golf Seaquam(Mr.Hamade)  

ACADEMY’S Con’t Key information: All academies, except Burnsview Hockey, are two blocks in a student’s timetable. All academies, except SDSS Hockey, have the two blocks back to back Students can move between their home school and an academy school at lunch to participate in an academy at another school Brochures available at your school office Visit the website for more information and applications: http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/programs/academies Call 604 952-5374

The Math Question

Implications of Math Three Pathways Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics – designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into the majority of trades and for direct entry into the work force. NO UNIVERSITY WILL TAKE THIS MATH FOR ENTRANCE!! Foundations of Mathematics – designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for post-secondary studies in programs that do not require the study of theoretical calculus. Pre-calculus - designed to provide students with the mathematical understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary programs that require the study of theoretical calculus. NEEDED FOR ALL UNIVERSITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS

What about a Language?

No Language Requirement What About a Language?……stay tuned….. UBC Language 11 for all faculties Language 11 for Humanities only UVIC SFU Beginners Language 11 for all faculties UNBC No Language Requirement Colleges No Language Requirement

Language Options French 10, 11, 12 Intro. Spanish 11, Spanish 11,12 Intro. Japanese 11, Japanese 11, 12 Check university degree requirements for additional language courses needed

Language Challenge/Options *Language Challenge: for those students with a background in Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese, Punjabi, Korean, German, they may apply to write a challenge exam to earn Language 11 and 12 credits. (Some schools will not count mark toward GPA calculation for entry) * Take course online

Summer School 4 Week 6 Week 3 hour class 1 hr 45 min. class 2 course maximum Reg. based on failure Need 40% + in course to be eligible No electives 6 Week 3 hour class Morning or Afternoon No electives

Night School @ Delview Many core courses offered – based on numbers Sept-Jan or Feb-June Mondays / Wednesdays Tuesdays / Thursdays No electives

Online Courses Delta’s online school is called Delta Access – check website for course availability Spring / Summer session in all courses currently offered COURSES NEED TO BE 50% DONE BY end of January IF YOU ARE GOING TO COUNT THEM TOWARDS UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE! Online courses also available through Vancouver (VLN), EBUS, Surrey (Surrey Connect), Fraser Valley (FVDES) or Learn

External Credits Students may earn credits toward graduation through training programs outside of school: Dance (Royal Academy of Dance) Music (Royal Conservatory of Music) Sports (Provincial or National team level) Lifesaving (Bronze Cross, NLS, Instructor) Cadets (National Defense Cadet Certification) Coaching (Level 1-2, First Aid, 75-150 hours) Official (Theory, evaluation, 75-125 hours) Driver Ed. (ICBC accredited program) First Aid (WCB level II and III) *students are asked to bring documentation as proof of credit

Counsellors – H.Lalli, R.Rickey Career Planning Resources Counsellors – H.Lalli, R.Rickey Career Planning Career Advisor Miss. J. Gehiere –AKA: MISS G jgehiere@deltasd.bc.ca New Graduation Program www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/

http://www.careercruising.com/ username: seaquam Resources There are also “one-stop websites” that will help to put all information at your finger tips with links to every post secondary institution across Canada. Seaquam is registered to and highly recommends accessing an easy to navigate website called Career Cruising. http://www.careercruising.com/ username: seaquam password: careers

http://www.educationplanner.bc.ca/ Resources About Education Planner: Education Planner provides access to information on more than 1600 undergraduate programs at post-secondary institutions throughout BC. Education Planner is endorsed by the post-secondary institutions of BC, managed by the BC Council on Admissions and Transfer, and funded by the BC Ministry of Advanced Education

http://www.bctransferguide.ca/ Resources What is transfer? It’s when one institution gives you credit for courses or programs completed at another. About a third of all new university students from BC are transfer students.

Scholarships studentawards.com Individual PSIs list their in house opportunities on their websites Transcripts will be sent automatically to the schools selected in Grad Trans(BC schools and some Ontario schools). This will be done in February. Ministry of Education: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/awards/

Student Connect/Parent Connect Course selection online starting on February 22-29th, 12pm Students select courses AS WELL as 3 alternates Parents need to go on parent connect and “authorize” picked courses. Parents need to know there child’s PEN, Postal code and password to sign on If you forget to register when student connect is available you will not have first choice.

February 21st – Evening For grade 7’s to 11’s @ 6:30pm Parent Night February 21st – Evening For grade 7’s to 11’s @ 6:30pm

Volunteering – Scholarships Scholarship Board in hallway Questions? Volunteering – Scholarships Scholarship Board in hallway Making Good Choices Homework Behaviour Attendance

Final Questions???